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Jets at Lightning Preview: Time to tighten back up at home

Time: 7:00 PM EST Location: Benchmark International Arena TV/Stream/Radio: The Spot, TSN3, ESPN+, 102.5 The Bone Odds: Lightning -240 Know the Opponents: Arctic Ice Hockey After a good, but not great road trip through the deserts and mountains of the…

By Justin G · Raw Charge

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Winnipeg Jets aiming to rebound from a recent road trip.
Justin G highlights that Tampa Bay surrendered 13 goals and 40 high-danger chances across their away games.
The Lightning maintain top-ten defensive statistics at home, allowing only 1.50 goals against per 60 minutes at five-on-five.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Lightning return to Benchmark International Arena for a single-game homestand to face the Winnipeg Jets following a Western road trip. Justin G reports that the Lightning are seeking to halt a two-game winless streak, having struggled defensively during their recent road swing by conceding 13 goals.

The writer argues that returning to home ice offers Tampa Bay an opportunity to restore defensive discipline, highlighting strong home metrics where the team allows just 1.50 goals against per 60 minutes at five-on-five. The preview notes that improved forechecking will be crucial to easing the pressure on goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy.

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